- New dates have now been finalised for 2026. Further examination locations and dates will be added to this schedule according to agreements between the IAC and national societies.
- All examinations are held at a designated site. It is not possible to sit the examination from your own home or laboratory.
- If your national society is thinking about holding the exam please read the details and complete the form at this link
- The examinations are digital, each registrant should bring their own device. Try it out.
- From 2026 all CT(IAC) processes will be online and digital. Hard copy certificates for stickers will no longer be used.
Cancelled 10. July 2026 Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan. Thursday, January 1st 2026
Date: June 1 – 2 2026, Lahore, Pakistan
Examination Date: Thursday, January 1st 2026
Application Receipt Deadline: Thursday, January 1st 2026
The meeting has unfortunately been cancelled and the IAC examinations will not be held.
6. June 2026 Dresden, Germany
Hilton Dresden, An der Frauenkirche 5, 01067 Dresden, Germany. Saturday, June 6th 2026
Date: June 6 – 7 2026, Hilton Dresden, An der Frauenkirche 5, 01067 Dresden, Germany
Examination Date: Saturday, June 6th 2026
Application Receipt Deadline: Monday, May 11th 2026
Comprehensive CT(IAC) Exam
48. VDCA-Jahrestagung
Hilton Dresden, An der Frauenkirche 5, 01067 Dresden, Germany
LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CT(IAC) EXAMINATION
26. June 2026 Madrid, Spain
Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain. Friday, June 26th 2026
Date: Friday, June 26th 2026, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain
Examination Date: Friday, June 26th 2026
Application Receipt Deadline: Monday, June 1st 2026
Comprehensive CT(IAC) Exam
IAC Int. Board of Cytopathology Exam
Planned start 9AM
Facultad de Ciencias Biomédicas y de la Salud
Campus (Calle Tajo s/n, Villaviciosa de Odón)
Universidad Europea de Madrid
Calle del Tajo s/n
28679 Villaviciosa de Odón
Madrid
APPLICATION DEADLINE 1. JUNE 2026
Further information about the CT(IAC) Comprehensive Cytology Examination
Further information about the IAC International Board of Cytopathology Examination (for IAC medical members)
4. October 2026 EFCS European Congress of Cytology Antwerp , Belgium
Hilton Antwerp Old Town, Groenplaats 32, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium. Sunday, October 4th 2026
Date: Sunday, October 4th 2026, Hilton Antwerp Old Town, Groenplaats 32, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Examination Date: Sunday, October 4th 2026
Application Receipt Deadline: Tuesday, September 8th 2026
Comprehensive CT(IAC) Exam
IAC Int. Board of Cytopathology Exam
| Within the framework of the 46th European Congress of Cytology. |
| Deadline to receive applications: 8. September 2026. |
| The examinations are planned for the morning and hopefully to finish at 2PM at the latest. |
LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE IAC INT. BOARD OF CYTOPATHOLOGY EXAMINATION
LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CT(IAC) EXAMINATION
24. October 2026 Kampala, Uganda
Makerere University, College of Health Sciences. Saturday, October 24th 2026
Date: Saturday, October 24th 2026, Makerere University, College of Health Sciences
Examination Date: Saturday, October 24th 2026
Application Receipt Deadline: Friday, October 2nd 2026
Comprehensive CT(IAC) Exam
Davis Lecture Theatre, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Upper Mulago Hill Road, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline to receive applications: 2nd October 2026 LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CT(IAC) EXAMINATION